Melba College
| Melba College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Croydon, Victoria Australia | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Founded | January 1, 2012 (as Croydon-Maroondah College) |
| Opened | January 1, 2013 |
| Status | Open |
| Principal | Terrance "Terry" Bennett |
| Vice Principals | Carol Ashton and John Baston |
| Enrolment | 750 (2014) |
| Campus | Junior:Croydon Senior:Ringwood East |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Houses | Blue Gum, Waratah, Wattle and Bankia |
| Colour(s) | Forest Green, White and Red |
| Website | http://melba.vic.edu.au |
Melba Secondary College otherwise simply known as Melba College is a secondary college in Melbourne's far eastern suburbs. Melba has a student population of approximately 750 students, divided across the two campuses, the school describes itself as "a school within a school". The school is spread across two campuses, the senior campus being located on Brentnall Road and the junior campus located on Croydon Road.
History
The move towards merger was made in 2011 with the renaming of the colleges under the temporary name 'Croydon-Maroondah Secondary College' for the 2012 school year.
The merger brought together Croydon Secondary College, Maroondah Secondary College and the then closed Parkwood Secondary College.
Melba Secondary College was then officially established with the Victorian Department of Education in January 2013.
Programs
The school competes within the Victorian School Sport Association (VSSA) Maroondah Division, Eastern Metropolitan Region and State Levels for sporting events and carnivals such as athletics, swimming, cross-country and team sports.
Naming
The College is named after Australia Opera Soprano Dame Nellie Melba.
Notable students
- Australian Paralympic Swimming athlete, Matthew Haanappel